Superlattice Crystals–Mimic, Flexible/Functional Ceramic Membranes: Beyond Polymeric Battery Separators

The superlattice crystals–mimic, flexible/functional ceramic membrane is presented as a new ceramic-driven material/architecture opportunity for next-generation high-performance battery separators. The structural uniqueness/Mn2+-chelating ability of the ceramic membrane (comprising the close-packed, thiol groups–containing silica particles spatially besieged by the polyvinylpyrrolidone/polyacrylonitrile nanofiber skeleton) enables unprecedented improvement in the membrane properties and, more notably, the high-temperature cyclability far beyond those accessible with conventional polymeric separators. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.